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EFPIA and IFPMA Code Compliance Strategies

EFPIA and IFPMA Code Compliance Strategies. Richard BERGSTRÖM Chair, EFPIA Code Steering Committee Chair, IFPMA Code Compliance Network Presentation at Regulatory and Compliance Congress and Best Practices Forum, Paris, May 2008. Background. Top priority during Vasella´s IFPMA Presidency

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EFPIA and IFPMA Code Compliance Strategies

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  1. EFPIA and IFPMA CodeCompliance Strategies Richard BERGSTRÖM Chair, EFPIA Code Steering Committee Chair, IFPMA Code Compliance Network Presentation at Regulatory and Compliance Congress andBest Practices Forum, Paris, May 2008

  2. Background • Top priority during Vasella´s IFPMA Presidency • New EFPIA President (Arthur Higgins, Bayer Schering): « Trust is our licence to operate » • Renewed attention by WHO • Issue with compliance world-wide (CEE, SE Asia, MEA, Central and Latin America...) • EU focus on post-marketing studies and support to patient organisations • Debate on influence on doctors (CME, medical journals...)

  3. New IFPMA Code • New Code with global reach • In line with updated Codes in regulated markets • Focus on interactions with health care professionals • Commitment to prevention • Revamped Complaint Procedure • Publicity of breaches: « Name and shame » • Code and complaint information readily accessible through internet

  4. Main features of new IFPMA Code • Restrictive rules on international events (Art 7.1) and company sponsorship (Art 7.2)- travel only allowed for logistical (majority from abroad) or security reasons- spouses not allowed • Restrictive rules regarding hospitality provision by companies, including provisions largely restricting entertainment (Art 7.5)- specific amounts for meals- extravagant venues to be avoided- ban on self-standing social activities • New provisions defining the extent to which gifts may be offered to healthcare professionals (Art 7.6)- cash never allowed- cultural courtesy gifts to be clearly defined (occasions and values)

  5. IFPMA Code Compliance Network • To exchange best practices in code compliance and implementation; • • To facilitate prevention of breaches by encouraging communication and networking among companies and associations officers; • • To create a forum for positive communication around industry self-regulation activities; • • To create a resource pool of experts in code compliance for needs of the IFPMA complaints procedure • • To stimulate discussions about new challenges related to industry’s promotion and marketing practices

  6. New IFPMA Complaint Procedure IFPMA procedure directly applicable in countries where there are no Codes. Complaints sent to IFPMA in Geneva • Step 1 – the complaint is sent to CEO of the company in alleged breach, with request for clarification; results are communicated to the complainant. • Step 2 – where the company disputes allegation, IFPMA will rule on the case. Director General with 3 members of the Code Compliance Network make a decision. • Step 3 – appeal procedure in case of further dispute; final decision is made by 5 members of the Code Compliance Network. All decisions are made public on the website and summarized in an annual report

  7. New (2007) EFPIA Code • Latest national implementation date: July 1, 2008 • New chapters on • Non-interventional studies • Consultants • Grants and donations vs. fees for service • Separate rules on sponsorship of patient organisations • Covers 3rd party contractors • Unlike the IFPMA Code, rules on foreign travel and Events (incl. ban on social activities) cover all meetings with HCPs (incl. clinical trial meetings, advisory boards…) • EFPIA Code Steering Committee to provide guidance on interpretation

  8. Challenges • Not all countries covered • Not all sectors covered • Need all stakeholders aligned- working with WMA and FIP • Congress organisers and medical associations key to success

  9. On the horizon (I)

  10. On the horizon (II)

  11. The only way Accountability and transparency

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